Definition of: snip

(snip) v. snipped, snip·ping v.t.
To clip, remove, or cut with a short, light stroke or strokes of scissors or shears: often with off.
—v.i. To cut with small, quick strokes.
—noun
1. An act of snipping.
2. A small piece snipped off.
3. U.S. Colloq. A small or insignificant person or thing.
4. plural Small shears for cutting metal. [<Du. snippen]